The Made in Queensland grants program is set to deliver more jobs across Queensland, with the release of the round six guidelines today.
Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing Glenn Butcher was in Cairns recently to meet with local manufacturers and share the good news about the expansion of the Made in Queensland grants program.
Made in Queensland grants have already awarded $2.4 million in funding to Cairns manufacturing businesses, creating and supporting over 600 jobs.
Those numbers are expected to grow further thanks to a further $20 million in funding becoming available through round six.
Minister for Manufacturing, Glenn Butcher, said: “Thanks to our investment in Made in Queensland grants, 136 projects have been supported so far.”
“The results speak for themselves with 5,900 jobs supported and created from this job generating investment.”
“It’s such an exciting time for Queensland’s manufacturing industry. From the Queensland Government’s Energy and Jobs Plan, our record $89 billion Big Build, or Queensland Train Manufacturing Program right through to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games,” Butcher continued.
The Queensland Government’s support for manufacturers through this program has seen a total of $101.5 million committed to this program, creating and supporting 5,900 jobs and leveraging over $110 million in private sector investment.
The Queensland government is showing strong support for manufacturing, with businesses across Queensland also benefitting from the $28.5 million Manufacturing Hubs Grants Program and the invaluable support provided through the Government’s $60 million investment in the six manufacturing hubs established in Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Gladstone and the Gold Coast.
Manufacturers will also benefit from the $2.5 million that has been set aside in this round for projects that don’t involve the purchase of equipment.
This can include, software, system improvements, lean manufacturing, professional advice, improvement planning and more.
Engagement with manufacturers across previous rounds has shown that investment in these projects is crucial to business success.